WHAT’S WITH THE POTATO ADS DURING THE BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY GAMES?
Potatoes had been the city’s prime economic product in its early years. Boise owes much of its economic growth particularly to the Simplot potato industry, which is now home to high techs like Micron. Hence, the potato-theme is apparent in its souvenirs. Besides potatoes, the city is also popular for being a sports town. It strongly supports its local teams in sports such as baseball, ice hockey, football and basketball which include the NBA D-League Idaho Stampede, the ECHL Idaho Steelheads and its famous college football team at Boise State University. The city also offers a great venue for other outdoor activities. Situated along the Boise River with Rocky Mountains and Owyhee Mountains just 15 minutes away, the place is great for kayaking, rock climbing and mountain biking. Also, the city’s Bogus Basin ski area offers a place for alpine skiing and snowboarding. It’s a great place to commune with nature. Furthermore, Boise is home to the World Center for Birds of Prey which provides a home to some of the most endangered species of birds in the region. The facility, located just outside the city limits, is currently breeding a very rare California condor which happens to be included in the Endangered Species list located. Moreover, Boise is primarily residential with many of the old homes situated in the North End and a few of them situated in the Northwest. Some of the most expensive homes can be found in the city’s Warm Springs which are usually in designed in 20th century Victorian style.
While most areas in Boise are residential in nature, it does have a commercial district. Downtown Boise is a cultural center with several shopping malls, cafes, restaurants, bars and boutiques. The city is growing and has been cited as one of the top ten best cities to live in since 2009 by several publications namely: Forbes, Fortune and Sunset. Therefore, Boise is not only a great place to visit but a wonderful place to live in for those who are seeking a serene and relaxing place.
And…oh by the way, don’t miss the Spud Pie served at most Boise pizza places. I recommend the “Pie Hole” Downtown Boise or in Downtown Meridian.